Beauty is only temporary… most of the cherry trees have lost the blossoms by now.

It must have been quite a sight when they were in full bloom. I managed to get some pics one night at the canal.

The lamps look beautiful. However, if you expect some millennia old Japanese wisdom… be warned: it’s advertisement.

Japan: Combining old customs with modernity.

People are still out in droves, sitting on park benches or on the floor under the trees with food and drink. Couples in love pass by holding hands… The restaurants are buzzing… it’s such a beautiful atmosphere.